Page 15 - Latest Updates on Indian Navy
Indian Navy makes a case for third aircraft carrier amid fund crunch
Opponents claim it will create another white elephant, but naval planners say funding is possible, writes Ajai Shukla
 "Indian Navy makes a case for third aircraft carrier amid fund crunch")
Indian Navy's MiG-29K aircraft crashes in Goa, pilot ejects safely
The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when it crashed off the Goa coast around 10.30 am, he said
 "Indian Navy's MiG-29K aircraft crashes in Goa, pilot ejects safely")
SC grants women right to permanent commission and command in Indian Army
The Court dismissed the defence ministry's contention that "owing to prolonged absence during pregnancy, motherhood and domestic obligations," women were not equipped to deal with hazards of service"
 "SC grants women right to permanent commission and command in Indian Army")
Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands
The first batch of RBE2 air defence radar systems will roll out from the joint venture between Thales and Reliance Defence Limited next month, Sourisse told.
 "Thales sees opportunities in India after military plans theatre commands")
India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of Trump trip
India's defence purchases from the United States have reached $17 billion since 2007 as it has pivoted away from traditional supplier Russia
 "India readying $2.6 billion US naval helicopter deal ahead of Trump trip")
No coordination in procurement, forces could be fighting in silos
This could result in their being isolated in battle and unable to coordinate operations
 "No coordination in procurement, forces could be fighting in silos")
UK eager to help India design second indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vishal
Asked whether the UK had offered carrier design cooperation at the political level, British minister for defence Heappey affirmed: "Very much so! At the very highest level."
 "UK eager to help India design second indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vishal")
India to create air defence, logistics and peninsula theatre commands: CDS
The government also decided to create a new Department of Military Affairs (DMA) under the Defence Ministry, which is headed by the CDS as its secretary.
 "India to create air defence, logistics and peninsula theatre commands: CDS")
Budget 2020: In a first, defence gets more for pension, less for salaries
Army planners are increasingly worried about this drain on funds that could otherwise go towards equipment modernisation
 "Budget 2020: In a first, defence gets more for pension, less for salaries")
Cochin Shipyard mulls cautious expansion, to grow ship repair business
air said India should do much more of ship repair, given the country's location and good-quality manpower.
 "Cochin Shipyard mulls cautious expansion, to grow ship repair business")
Thales to display land, naval, air products in DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow
The French multinational will display the Targeting and Reconnaissance pod Talios, which combines targeting and tactical reconnaissance capabilities in a single pod
 "Thales to display land, naval, air products in DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow")
The chimera of tri-service commands
An integrated military needs tri-service operational planning structures, rather than a joint command
 "The chimera of tri-service commands")
MoD looks to induct foreign choppers in Navy, expert advises otherwise
On November 19, the MoD asked HAL for its comments. HAL has replied that it is "generally in agreement with the viewpoints provided by the consultant"
 "MoD looks to induct foreign choppers in Navy, expert advises otherwise")
Navy chief urges veterans to spread positive message on defence services
He also urged the veterans to use the respect that they have in society to give a positive image of the services
In naval landmark, Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya
This takes India into a select group of nations that have developed aircraft capable of landing and taking off from the severely constrained confines of an aircraft carrier deck
 "In naval landmark, Tejas lands on aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya")
In a major milestone, naval version of Tejas lands on aircraft carrier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a tweet, said the successful landing of the aircraft on INS Vikramaditya is a 'great event' in the history of Indian fighter aircraft development programme
Two joint secys, 38 other officials appointed to assist CDS Gen Bipin Rawat
As CDS, Gen Rawat is also acting as the Principal Military Advisor to the defence minister on all tri-services matters besides helming the Department of Military Affairs
India deploys INS Vikramaditya in Arabian Sea amid China-Pak naval drill
Top officials of the Naval headquarters were on board the aircraft carrier when it was deployed in the strategic mission, military sources told PTI
 "India deploys INS Vikramaditya in Arabian Sea amid China-Pak naval drill")
Aircraft carrier Vikrant likely to be commissioned by 2021: Report
This carrier is being built at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi
 "Aircraft carrier Vikrant likely to be commissioned by 2021: Report")
Best of BS Opinion: Can govt expenditure be the only way to induce growth?
From Rahul Bajaj and Amit Shah exchange, Delhi govt's fiscal management to Navy's plans to build submarines, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day.
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